David Barrera Killed in Hit-And-Run on Raitt Street near St. Anne Place [Santa Ana, CA]

David Barrera Killed in Santa Ana Pedestrian Accident on Raitt Street

 
SANTA ANA, CA (May 20, 2020) – Late Monday night, a hit-and-run on Raitt Street killed David Barrera in Santa Ana.
 
The officers responded to the crash scene just after 11:00 p.m. in the 1900 block of South Raitt Street, near West St. Anne Place. Upon their arrival, they located the male jogger down on the road and declared him dead at the scene.
 
According to reports, the man was crossing Raitt Street when the vehicle hit him, immediately fleeing the scene.
 
The authorities later described the hit-and-run vehicle as a white four-door sedan. However, the authorities weren’t able to identify the driver at the time.
 
Moreover, Cpl. Anthony Bertagna also revealed that Mr. Barrera, 32, may have been struck by other cars who probably left just like the first did.
 
The family of David Barrera set up a GoFundMe to raise money for his funeral expenses.

Updates on Investigation

 
As of now, the suspect who fled the scene in the Sedan is still at large.
 
Barrera’s family is pleading for the suspect to come forward.
 
“Why, even if you were not at fault, why leave the crime scene?” said Adriana Pena, Barrera’s sister, in an interview.
 
While new security video footage has been released, police continue to search for the unknown assailant.

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Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of David Barrera. We at Sweet Lawyers wish them strength and comfort during this difficult time.

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